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§  Vande Bharat Sleeper fare chart 2026

§  No RAC tickets, prices Rs 960-7600 for 400-2000 km—higher than Rajdhani. Full 3AC/2AC/1AC list and features

§  Vande Bharat Sleeper launches with premium fares, no RAC or waiting lists – only confirmed tickets from day one. First route Howrah-Guwahati (1000km) costs more than Rajdhani, starting ₹2400 for 3AC

Diptota Dey, Kolkata: Indian Railways unveils Vande Bharat Sleeper fare chart: 3AC at ₹2.4 per km, 2AC ₹3.1, 1AC ₹3.8 – pricier than Delhi Rajdhani’s ₹2.14/km for 3AC. No RAC, waiting or partial confirms; min booking 400km, quotas for ladies, seniors, PwD intact. Howrah-Guwahati (1000km) night train: 3AC ₹2400, 2AC ₹3100, 1AC ₹3800 +GST – saves 3 hours vs express.

Details & Context

The Vande Bharat Sleeper is India’s first semi-high-speed overnight train, designed for comfy long-distance travel with no RAC—meaning every ticket is confirmed or you don’t get one. Advance booking opens like normal with quotas for ladies, PwD, seniors and duty passes but no waiting lists to avoid chaos. Minimum fare kicks in at 400 km, making it ideal for 400-2000 km routes.

·       Per KM Rates: 3AC at Rs 2.4, 2AC at Rs 3.1, 1AC at Rs 3.8—higher than premium trains like Rajdhani (3AC Rs 2.14/km)

·       For 400 km: 3AC Rs 960, 2AC Rs 1240, 1AC Rs 1520 + GST

·       At 1000 km (like Howrah-Guwahati): 3AC Rs 2400, 2AC Rs 3100, 1AC Rs 3800

·       For 2000 km: 3AC Rs 4800, 2AC Rs 6200, 1AC Rs 7600

·       Compare to Saraighat Express on same route: 3AC Rs 1410, 2AC Rs 1985, 1AC Rs 3320—Vande Bharat costs 20-30% more but saves 3 hours

Train setup: 16 coaches—11 3AC, 4 2AC, 1 1AC—for 823 berths. Top speed 180 km/h but runs at 130 km/h for safety. Howrah-Guwahati stops at 10 stations across 9 districts, leaving evening, arriving morning. Features: Cozy berths, auto vestibule doors, better suspension for smooth rides, low noise, Kavach anti-collision, emergency talkback, modern driver cab, aero design for speed, auto sanitation and germ-killing tech. Made by BEML in Bengaluru, it’s India’s push for faster, safer rail.

Launched amid buzz, fares dropped January 11, 2026, after trials—book via IRCTC soon. No dynamic pricing yet but expect add-ons like meals.

Railway Board alert: Advance reservation from ARP day, all berths open – no RAC hassle for semi-high-speed comfort. First Vande Bharat Sleeper hits Howrah-Guwahati ~1000km, stops 10 stations across 9 districts: Hooghly, Purba Bardhaman, Murshidabad, Malda, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar (WB); Kamrup Metro, Bongaigaon (Assam). 16 coaches: 11 3AC, 4 2AC, 1 1AC; max speed 180kmph, route cap 130kmph safety.

Fare breakdown (per km +GST)

Compare: Saraighat Express Howrah-Guwahati max 3AC ₹1410, 1AC ₹3320; Rajdhani Delhi-Howrah (1448km) 3AC ₹2.14/km lower. X buzz calls it “luxury leap” with 50K+ mentions on #VandeBharatSleeper.

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Quotes

·       Railway Board: “Only confirmed tickets issued. No RAC, waiting or partial. All berths available from ARP start”.

·       Official hope: “Sets new standards in speed, comfort, reliability” on auto doors, sanitation.

·       X user: “Vande Bharat Sleeper no RAC.? Game-changer for long trips.!” (10K likes Jan 2026).

·       Traveler: “₹2400 3AC worth 3hr save + AC bliss over Saraighat”.

Additional Information

Premium Features Pack: Comfy berths, vestibule auto-doors, advanced suspension-noise cut, Kavach safety, emergency talkback, modern driver cab, aerodynamic design, auto sanitation-germ kill tech.

Night journey: Evening depart, morning arrive – revolutionizes Northeast travel.

Quotas safe: Ladies, PwD, seniors, duty pass. GST extra; book IRCTC soon. X/Reddit hypes “India’s sleeper revolution” – viral posts predict sellouts, bookings crash like Vande chair cars.

Stops detail: Howrah, Bandel (Hooghly), Barddhaman Jn, Azimganj Jn (Murshidabad), Malda Town, New Jalpaiguri, New Cooch Behar, New Bongaigaon, Kamakhya, Guwahati. ~23-24hr trip shaved to 20hr.

As of January 13, 2026, X trends show #VandeBharatSleeper with 100k+ mentions, users sharing fare calculators and route maps. Howrah-Guwahati (1000 km) covers Howrah, Hugli, Burdwan, Murshidabad, Malda, Jalpaiguri, Cooch Behar, Kamrup Metro, Bongaigaon—10 stops. Trial runs hit 180 km/h; ops at 130 km/h for safety.

@NDTV reports: First train soon—book via IRCTC, no offline. On X, @RailSeva shared: “Vande Bharat Sleeper features: Germ-killing tech, emergency talkback.” Users complain fares exclude GST—add 5%.

Compare Saraighat: 1000 km 3AC Rs 1410 vs Vande’s Rs 2400—premium for speed/comfort. More routes planned: Delhi-Mumbai, Howrah-Chennai. BEML built 12 coaches so far, more coming. Quotas ensure fair access for vulnerable groups. Viral videos: “Vande Bharat Sleeper interior tour—auto sanitation rocks.”

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Impact Analysis

No RAC boosts reliability – high-volume searches “Vande Bharat Sleeper ticket price” spike 200K/month post-chart, topping Google via fresh fares. Pricier than Rajdhani/Saraighat draws premium crowd, saves time for business/leisure.

Social: X threads explode engagement – “Book now, no waitlists.!” reels 1M views. Boosts rail revenue, Northeast connectivity; critics say “affordable.?” but luxury wins.

Conclusion

Vande Bharat Sleeper redefines night trains with no-RAC confirms, steep fares for top comfort – Howrah-Guwahati pioneers 2026 rail upgrade. Min ₹960/400km justifies speed-safety; book early for confirmed berths.

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